Laser crystals are essential components in solid-state laser systems, enabling highly efficient optical performance, energy conversion, and wavelength control.
| Crystal Name | Wavelength Range (µm) | Key Features | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nd:YVO₄ | 1.06 | High gain, low threshold, ideal for diode-pumped lasers | Medical lasers, scientific research, material processing |
| Nd:GdVO₄ | 1.06 | Efficient energy conversion, high thermal conductivity | High-power lasers, industrial processing |
| Nd:YAG | 1.06 | Versatile, high energy storage, excellent thermal properties | Industrial cutting, defense, LIDAR |
| Nd:KGW | 1.06 | Broad tunability, efficient for femtosecond lasers | Femtosecond lasers, spectroscopy |
| Nd:YLF | 1.047 – 1.053 | Low thermal lensing, high pulse energy | Microfabrication, medical lasers |
| Yb:CALGO | 1.05 | Wide emission bandwidth, high power capacity | Ultrafast lasers, high-peak power systems |
| Yb:YAG | 1.03 | High efficiency, low quantum defect | Material processing, scientific research |
| Yb:CaF2 | 1.03 | High damage threshold, excellent optical quality | High-energy lasers, femtosecond applications |
| Yb:KGW | 1.03 | Broad emission, low thermal lensing | Spectroscopy, material processing |
| Cr⁴⁺:YAG | 1.06 | Passive Q-switch, generates short pulses | Medical lasers, range-finding |
| Cr:LiSAF | 0.85 – 1.05 | Tunable output, ideal for ultrafast lasers | Photodynamic therapy, ultrafast research |
| Er:YAG | 2.94 | Highly absorbed by water, used in medical lasers | Dermatology, dentistry, medical lasers |
| Er:Yb:YAB | 1.54 | Efficient energy transfer, compact systems | Telecommunications, compact laser systems |
| Er:Cr:YSGG | 2.79 | High absorption in water-rich tissues | Surgical lasers, water-based tissue applications |
| Nd:Ce:YAG | 1.06 | Improved energy transfer, co-doped for high efficiency | Industrial and medical-grade lasers |
| Ho:Cr:Tm:YAG | 2.1 | Multi-ion co-doping for high energy applications | Precision cutting, defense applications |
| Ti:Sapphire | 0.7 – 1.1 | Broad tunability, ultrafast lasers | Nonlinear optics, spectroscopy |
| Diffusion Bonded Crystals | Varied | Enhances thermal and optical properties | High-power systems, industrial lasers |
| Pr:YLF | 0.64 | Compact lasers with low thresholds | Telecommunications, compact systems |
| Ho:YAG | 2.1 | Low thermal lensing, efficient for medical applications | Medical lasers, industrial processing |
| Er:YAG & Er,Cr:YAG | 2.79 – 2.94 | Wide absorption for water-based tissues | Precision surgical applications, material processing |
| Er,Cr:YSGG | 2.79 | Highly efficient, mid-IR lasers | Mid-IR laser applications |
| Er,Yb:Glass & Er,Yb,Cr:Glass | 1.53 – 1.55 | High homogeneity for fiber amplifiers | Diagnostics, telecommunications |
| Ho:YLF | 2.06 | High pulse energy, low thermal effects | Defense, aerospace, industrial lasers |
| Tm,Ho:KYW | 2.0 | Efficient mid-IR laser systems | Spectroscopy, defense systems |
| Yb:KYW | 1.03 | Broad bandwidth, high thermal stability | Scientific research, ultrafast lasers |
| Yb:YAB | 1.03 | Excellent thermal and optical properties | Material processing, high-power systems |
| Yb:YAP | 1.03 | Polarized output, low thermal lensing | Precision optics, ultrafast lasers |
| Yb:YLF | 1.03 | High optical quality, low thermal effects | High-energy lasers, compact systems |
| Yb:YVO₄ | 1.03 | Wide emission bandwidth, compact lasers | Compact lasers, telecommunications |
| Er:YLF | 2.8 | Efficient mid-IR lasers | Medical diagnostics, industrial systems |
| Er,Yb:Phosphate Glass | 1.53 – 1.55 | Compact fiber amplifiers and diagnostics | Fiber amplifiers, diagnostics |
| Tm:YLF | 1.9 | Efficient laser systems, low thermal lensing | Medical lasers, industrial applications |
| Tm:YAP | 1.9 | Polarized output, efficient for medical applications | Precision cutting, tissue ablation |
| Tm:KYW | 1.9 | Broad emission bandwidth, industrial lasers | Industrial cutting, spectroscopy |
| Nd,Cr:YAG | 1.06 | High energy storage and low thermal effects | Material processing, medical lasers |
| Er:KYW | 2.8 | Stable mid-IR performance | Scientific research, mid-IR imaging |